Core Tax Associate, Partnerships - Winter 2026 (Boston)

Tax Associate, Partnerships

As a Tax Associate, Partnerships, you will develop your knowledge in partnership taxation through assisting in preparation of various partnership specific items including but not limited to 704(b) and taxable income allocations, 704(b) and Tax Capital Account maintenance, liability analysis and allocations, and Tax Receivable Agreement calculations. In this role the Tax Associate, Partnerships will have the opportunity to utilize their educational background while working with more experienced team members who will provide direction and coaching related to a range of partnership taxation issues. As a team member, you will support BDO's clients both directly and through support of other BDO client service teams.

Proactively assists in the execution of client engagements

Ensures both that : (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM")

Effectively leverages firm technology and follows firm procedures

Completes tasks and takes initiative on impending due dates

Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective tax structures

Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly

Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education :

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required

Masters in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred

Experience :

Leadership experience, preferred

Accounting based internship, preferred

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment, preferred

Software :

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Developing analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills

Capacity to work well in a team environment

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ability to follow instructions as directed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range : $85,000 - $120,000

Cleveland, Ohio Range : $71,000 - $75,000

Colorado Range : $78,000 - $120,000

Illinois Range : $80,000 - $100,000

Maryland Range : $85,000 - $100,000

Massachusetts Range : $85,000 - $120,000

Minnesota Range : $72,000 - $100,000

New Jersey Range : $80,000 - $100,000

NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $85,000 - $120,000

Washington Range : $78,000 - $120,000

Washington DC Range : $85,000 - $100,000